That scorched his brain and drank the life-blood there.
Youth too was near; the fearless step, and glow
Of kindling pride all changed and vanished now:
And woman, with her deep devoted love
That smiles at change—all mortal fear above;
Pale, wasted, but intent alone to give
Strength to the weak, and bid the sufferer live.
Oh! different far their aspect and the scene
From what its gorgeous pomp so late had been,
When girded in their might that glorious band